Lewmax Appoints Commercial Director - June 2010

Bob Brown has been appointed Commercial Director at Lewmax. Bob's 15 years in the Electronics industry brings a wealth of experience to enhance the companies efficiencies for the benefit of our customers.

(Posted: Monday 14 June, 2010)

New BP Microsystems 4600 Machine Purchase December 2009

Lewmax are delighted to announce the purchase of a new BPM Microsystems '4610'  'workhorse' programming, laser marking and tape/reeling machine.

The $300K+ machine is set for installation in January 2010 and increases  production output by a further 10 million programmed units per annum.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Pick and Place System
Handler Throughput: 1200 DPH
Component Processing Range: 6-pin TSOC to 240-pin QFP
Laser Alignment: component range - 8-pin SOIC to 160- pin AFP,
minimum pitch 0.025" (.635mm)
Placement Accuracy: ± 0.0024" (0.06mm)
Placement Repeatability: ± 0.0012" (0.03mm)
Placement Force: 60-600 grams positional control
Dimens
Self Test: power supplies, CPUs, memory, X,Y, Z, motion systems,
spindle run out and height, vacuum system

Positioning System
X-Y Drive System: high-performance stepper motor-driven precision belt
X-Y Encoder Type: linear optical scale
X-Y Axis Resolution: 0.0002” (0.0050mm)
Z Drive System: high-performance stepper motor driven lead screw
Placement Accuracy: 90µ@ 4 sigmas, 67µ@ 3 sigmas
Z Axis Resolution: ± 0.001" (0.025mm)
Z Axis Repeatability: ± 0.0015" (0.038mm)
Theta Drive System: precision stepper motor-driven anti-backlash
twin gear assembly
Theta Axis Resolution: 0.015°
Theta Axis Repeatability: ±0.02”

Vision System
Type: CyberOptics Laser Align system
Component location resolution: 1 micron

Software
File Type: binary, Intel, JEDEC, Motorola, POF, straight hex,
hex-space, Tekhex, Extended Tekhex, and others; automatic file type recognition
Device Commands: blank, check sum, compare, options, program,test, verify, secure, continuity, ID check, erase
 Features: graphic display or job status, JobMaster™ control software, data editor, revision history, session logging, on-line help, deviceand algorithm information

BPM Microsystems is arguably the 'Rolls Royce'  of programming machines and the forefront of  device programming technology. This purchase compliments Lewmax already formidable line up of programming capabilities and value added services.

(Posted: Monday 21 December, 2009)

Machine Addition Sept 2009

Lewmax have added two new TM50 Auto Tape / Reeling Machines to compliment their existing machines increasing output by up to 1.5 million tape devices per month.

(Posted: Wednesday 09 September, 2009)

New Laser System June 2009

Lewmax are pleased to announce the installation of their new laser system.  Capable of ablation in addition to that of  standard laser marking, the laser developed over 2 years and utilising the latest EF technology, has a maximum marking speed of 10,000 mm/sec.

Additional features are:-

Fast file transfer to the laser
Multiple file import formats
Bar codes
Two dimensional codes including Data Matrix
Automatic serialisation
Date coding
Fill editor
Motion control (4 Axis)
Multiple I/O interface

The new laser compliments the existing laser system.

(Posted: Friday 05 June, 2009)

Lewmax appoints European Business Manager April 2009

Mike Ward has recently been appointed as European Business Manager at LEWMAX PROGRAMMING LIMITED based at its headquarters in Rothley, Leicestershire. Mike joins Lewmax following a successful 9 year career with ST Microelectronics. He has over 15 years experience in the semiconductor industry and a strong profile and background gained in distribution and manufacturing.

(Posted: Monday 06 April, 2009)

New Programming Machine Dec 2008

Lewmax are pleased to announce the commissioning of their latest  'AP07'  Device Programming Machine.

The  'APO' series machines are Lewmax 'own custom built' programmers affording leading edge technology using manufacturer supplied algorithms. The addition increases Lewmax programming output by a further 4.5 million units per annum to cope with companies increased demand for their programming services.

(Posted: Friday 12 December, 2008)

Purchase acquisition of Lewmax Programming November 2006

The board and directors of Transonics Plc, the London based franchised electronic components distributor, is pleased to announce that it has completed the purchase of 100% shareholding of 'LEWMAX PROGRAMMING LTD', one of the largest microcontroller programming and component services centres in Europe.

The aquisition serves to strengthen the Company's valued added services offering and to further support  it's UK, European and Asian customers through it's international offices in the Microcontroller markets.

(Posted: Wednesday 01 November, 2006)